Fleet Street

Fleet Street is a major .3-mile street mostly in the City of London. Named for the River Fleet, the road existed since Roman times, and businesses were established along the road during the Middle Ages. Fleet Street became known for printing and publishing at the start of the 16th century, and, by the start of the 20th century, most British national newspaper operators were based along the street. During the 1980s, the establishment of cheaper manufacturing premises at Wapping led to many newspaper companies leaving Fleet Street, but the pubs on the street once frequented by journalists remained popular.